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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.13, 1,794.26 and 426.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.13, 1,794.26 and 426.63 is: 639.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.13 : 1,794.26 = 426.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.13/1,794.26 = 426.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.13x = 1,794.26 × 426.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.13x = 765,485.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,485.14/1,196.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.97

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